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Cheap flights from Canada to Shanghai, China from C$ 502

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYZ — SHA
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Canada to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canada to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Sat 18/42:30 p.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop14h 40m
Korean Air
Sun 27/98:50 a.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop18h 45m
Korean Air
Deal found 28/1C$ 847
Mon 6/41:30 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop23h 10m
Hong Kong Airlines
Wed 22/411:55 a.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop23h 20m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 850
Mon 6/41:30 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop23h 10m
Hong Kong Airlines
Wed 3/64:55 p.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop18h 20m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 854
Tue 14/41:30 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop18h 10m
Hong Kong Airlines
Tue 21/44:55 p.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop18h 20m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 864
Mon 6/41:30 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop31h 25m
Hong Kong Airlines
Sun 10/59:15 a.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop26h 00m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 868
Sun 18/1012:55 a.m.
YVR
-
SHA
1 stop25h 10m
Korean Air
Fri 30/106:25 p.m.
SHA
-
YVR
1 stop32h 45m
Korean Air
Deal found 26/1C$ 872
Thu 21/512:30 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop22h 20m
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 4/63:10 p.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop21h 35m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 872
Wed 14/1012:55 a.m.
YVR
-
SHA
1 stop25h 10m
Korean Air
Mon 26/106:25 p.m.
SHA
-
YVR
1 stop32h 45m
Korean Air
Deal found 27/1C$ 873
Mon 16/211:30 p.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop23h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 23/24:40 p.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop20h 15m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 875
Mon 6/41:30 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop18h 10m
Hong Kong Airlines
Wed 20/511:55 a.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop23h 20m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 876
Tue 14/41:30 a.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop23h 10m
Hong Kong Airlines
Thu 23/47:35 a.m.
PVG
-
YVR
1 stop27h 40m
Hong Kong Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 883
Wed 28/11:05 p.m.
YVR
-
PVG
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/25:35 p.m.
PVG
-
YVR
Nonstop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1C$ 887

Find flight deals from Canada to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Canada to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 847

One-way from

C$ 502

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,612
Korean Air
  • Korean Air
  • 18/4-25/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 20m total
  • Canada to Shanghai
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Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 28/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 35m total
  • Canada to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 187 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 93 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Wed 18/2

7:00 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/3

1:30 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop37h 30m

C$ 921

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 16/2

3:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/3

1:30 p.m.-10:40 a.m.

2 stops37h 10m

C$ 954

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Sun 19/4

12:55 a.m.-8:10 p.m.

1 stop28h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 23/4

8:50 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops29h 50m

C$ 1,007

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Tue 10/2

7:00 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops43h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/3

1:30 p.m.-1:58 p.m.

2 stops39h 28m

C$ 1,032

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Thu 19/3

7:00 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/4

12:10 p.m.-6:18 p.m.

2 stops21h 08m

C$ 1,033

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Sun 1/3

3:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/3

8:55 p.m.-11:30 a.m.

1 stop29h 35m

C$ 1,066

VancouverShanghai

YVR - PVG

YVRPVG

Vancouver Intl

Mon 2/3

3:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops35h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/3

8:55 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops29h 05m

C$ 1,066

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Mon 6/4

7:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

2 stops29h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/5

4:10 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

2 stops22h 35m

C$ 1,154

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Mon 6/4

6:00 p.m.-12:50 p.m.

2 stops28h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/5

2:10 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

2 stops24h 35m

C$ 1,158

CalgaryShanghai

YYC - SHA

YYCSHA

Calgary

Tue 7/4

10:00 p.m.-10:20 a.m.

2 stops22h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 27/5

4:50 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

2 stops33h 45m

C$ 1,204

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Best time to book a flight from Canada to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Canada to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Canada to Shanghai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canada to Shanghai (average of C$ 276). Flying from Canada to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,010). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Canada to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 January 2026.

When flying from Canada to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Canada to Shanghai delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Canada and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Canada to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Canada to Shanghai flights?

Over the past year, Air Canada has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 28 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air,Cathay Pacific, andUnited Airlines from Canada to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews
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Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews
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Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,148 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews
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Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,213 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,666 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Canada to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Canada to Shanghai?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Korean Air, and XiamenAir fly from Canada to Shanghai in about 19h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h. Canada and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 9011 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Canada to Shanghai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Hainan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 406. However, be on the lookout for offers from XiamenAir and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from Canada to Shanghai for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Canada to Shanghai?

    The most popular route from Canada to Shanghai is Vancouver Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You may also consider Vancouver Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong or Toronto Pearson Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Canada to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Canada to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Canada to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Canada to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Canada to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canada to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Canada to Shanghai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canada to Shanghai (average of C$ 276). Flying from Canada to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,010). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Canada to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Canada to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestC$ 742AverageC$ 1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hong Kong AirlinesCheapestC$ 768AverageC$ 953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 794AverageC$ 1,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China SouthernCheapestC$ 810AverageC$ 1,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapestC$ 818AverageC$ 1,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapestC$ 824AverageC$ 1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Korean AirCheapestC$ 843AverageC$ 1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapestC$ 845AverageC$ 1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air ChinaCheapestC$ 964AverageC$ 1,671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 992AverageC$ 1,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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